Do your patterns always seem to fall short of your vision? Before long you start doubting your work, trying too hard to make something happen, and eventually you end up losing interest in the entire project.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Knowing the right design techniques is key to bringing your vision to life

Imagine envisioning a pattern and knowing one, two or even three techniques that you could use to bring this vision to life.

Creative exploration is essential to being a thriving artist

Imagine feeling creative and inspired even when life is hectic and busy with work, family, errands, and all the rest.

What if you had a toolbox of pattern design resources to help you bring your vision to life?

July 17th- September 1st

Our Textile Design Lab team is always experimenting and coming up with “go-to techniques” that make our work appeal to clients and buyers. We know these techniques will do the same for you!

In this 7-week course we’re sharing the exercises and techniques we use to bring our vision to life and create the patterns we see in our mind’s eye.

We pulled some these tutorials from our retired Mastering Your Market workshop. They’re only available for a limited time, so you’ll want to be sure and join us!

Tutorials include:

Introducing

Creating dynamic patterns using cut and paste techniques

Using found objects in nature to create unique patterns

Working with watercolor brush textures in AI and PS

Using filters to create layers and add dimension to your work

Using Blending Modes in Photoshop

Developing Photorealistic patterns in Photoshop

...and more!

Creative exploration is essential to being a thriving artist

$42/month

7 pattern design tutorials to help bring your vision to life

7 design challenges to push your creativity forward and become a thriving artist

7 weeks access to WGSN Fashion or Home for the first 290 registrants!

Our two week repeat challenge designed to step up your repeat game

Our annual Collaboration for Designers group study

This option is no longer available

There are two ways to access

the Summer of Creativity

July 17-September 1st

Want to work through the materials on your own?You'll receive one lesson and one challenge each week for seven weeks. Lessons and challenges are delivered through email. Materials include:

July 17-September 1st

Want to work through the materials within a supportive community? You'll access the Summer of Creativity through our Textile Design Lab website. Materials include:

7 pattern design tutorials to help bring your vision to life

7 design challenges to push your creativity forward and become a thriving artist

Creative ideas don’t always work out, but having a toolbox of “go-to” pattern development techniques helps you make the most of the vision that inspires you.

FAQ

Are the tutorials different than the 2016 Summer of Creativity? Yes! The 2017 Summer of Creativity includes 7 NEW TUTORIALS.

Will I personally get feedback on my assignments? If you take the Summer of Creativity course within the Lab you will get feedback on all your work and questions. If you choose the self-guided option you will not receive feedback or support through the course.

What if I discover that the course isn’t for me? You have five days to ask for a refund, no questions asked.

Do I need previous pattern design experience? If you take the Summer of Creativity course within the Lab we will be there to guide you through the process and you will also have access to our other Textile Design Lab courses and tutorials. If you choose the self-guided option we recommend that you have previous pattern design experience.

Are marketing, repeats or collection development covered in this course? No, but if you take the Summer of Creativity course within the Lab you will have access to all the courses and tutorials that cover these topics.

Am I locked into a long-term contract when I join the Lab? No. All Textile Design Lab memberships are set to automatically renew, but these payments can be cancelled at anytime.

Will I be able to download the videos? If you choose the self-guided option you are able to download all videos to have for the future. Our Textile Design Lab tutorials are not available for download at this time.